Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAdvanced Persistent Threats Attribution-Extending MICTIC FrameworkPedro Ramos Brandao, Henrique São Mamede, Miguel Pupo CorreiaThis research is inserted in the context of cybersecurity and specifically in the attribution of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). The investigation that gave rise to the article studies the MICTIC Framework, validating it and proposing an extension to facilitate the assignment of APTs. In this research, we present the motivation for this proposal and its validation. Also, the MICTIC is … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 11 · 8 Sep 2024 · 4,648 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAdvanced Persistent Threats Campaigns and AttributionPedro Ramos Brandao, Henrique Sao Mamede, Miguel CorreiaThe main objective of this study is to carry out a systematic review of the literature regarding Advanced Persistent Threats (A.P.T.) and A.P.T. Campaigns. The work is focused on campaigns with geographical origin in China and for this reason, the main A.P.T. campaigns from that region are analyzed. All types of documentation were used for the systematic literature review, including … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 19, Issue 8 · 10 Aug 2023 · 5,509 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleDefense Methodologies against Advanced Persistent ThreatsPedro Ramos Brandao, Viktoriya LimonovaAdvanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are complex and sophisticated attacks. Their main aim is to obtain unauthorized access to financial and corporate data. As such, it is essential to devise and improve monitoring and defense strategies. This study is intended to analyze various defense methodologies proposed by numerous experts to find a possible solution. …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 8 Oct 2021 · 8,608 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAdvanced Persistent Threats (APT)-Attribution-MICTIC Framework ExtensionPedro Ramos BrandaoAnalysis of one of the fundamental parts of the Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Attacks. The phases of the APTs, their framing with the identification of criminals. Type of attack that normally requires resources only available to the State-State hacking. The importance of Attribution in the analysis of APTS. The unique and differentiating characteristics of this type of attacks compared to … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 17, Issue 5 · 19 May 2021 · 8,453 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDecoding Late Blight of Potato and Tomato: Insights into Pathogen Dynamics, Host Interactions and Emerging SolutionsHumayra Ferdus, Mahabuba Mostafa, Dodi Al Sharif, Md. Motaher HossainThe oomycete Phytophthora infestans is the source of late blight, a devastating disease that significantly impacts on tomato and potato cultivation worldwide, threatening food security and causing considerable economic losses. This review explores the epidemiological dynamics of late blight, focusing on the pathogen's life cycle, reproductive strategies, and molecular pathogenesis. Traditional management strategies, including cultural practices, host resistance, and biocontrol … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 5 Feb 2026 · 2,530 accessesView PDFCite